"Puritanism: A Legacy Disdained by Historians and Sullied with the Devil's Victory in Salem" by William L. De Arteaga
Are we letting a falsified narrative about who the Puritans were keep us from learning from them?

The Long Journey Home
"A Theology of Sexuality and its Abuse: Creation, Evil, and the Relational Ecosystem," Part 1, by Andrew J. Schmutzer
By featuring excerpts from The Long Journey Home, we begin a conversation about sexual abuse by looking at a biblical theology of sexuality.
Select Glossary
A selection of entries from Part 1 of "A Theology of Sexuality and its Abuse"
In Conversation with Andrew J. Schmutzer
Andrew Schmutzer answers questions about resistance to healing, relational ecosystems, and preparing church leaders to deal with the devastating effects of sexual abuse in their congregations.

"The Spirit and the Prophetic Church: Building Ministry Coalitions for Urban Ministry," Part 2, by Antipas L. Harris
The urban church is in crisis. Many of the people in our cities are unengaged by the church. How can churches partner to renew the heart of our cities and be transformed into what God intended us to be together?

"Bible Versions: What is the Best Bible Translation?" by David Malcolm Bennett
There are many, many English translations of the Bible. Is there one that is best?

"Global Pentecostal Renaissance? Reflections on Pentecostalism, Culture, and Higher Education" by Jeff Hittenberger
What do Pentecostal/charismatics look like at their best? In what ways can higher education help lead a global resurgence?

"The Spirit and the Prophetic Church: Building Ministry Coalitions for Urban Ministry," Part 1, by Antipas L. Harris
The urban church is in crisis. Many of the people in our cities are unengaged by the church. How can churches partner to renew the heart of our cities and be transformed into what God intended us to be together?

Book and Periodical Reviews:

D.A. Carson, Scandalous: The Cross and Resurrection of Jesus. Reviewed by Matthew Jones.

Jerry Tousdale, Miraculous Movements: How Hundreds of Thousands of Muslims Are Falling in Love with Jesus. Reviewed by John P. Lathrop.

R. T. Kendall, Unashamed to Bear His Name: Embracing the Stigma of Being a Christian. Reviewed by Laura Gummerman. Preview Unashamed.

Stanley Hauerwas, Working with Words: On Learning to Speak Christian. Reviewed by Timothy Lim Teck Ngern. Preview Working with Words

Darrell L. Bock, Recovering the Real Lost Gospel: Reclaiming the Gospel as Good News. Reviewed by Matthew Jones. Preview Recovering.

Andreas J. Kostenberger, Excellence: The Character of God and the Pursuit of Scholarly Virtue. Reviewed by Woodrow E. Walton.

Thomas H. McCall, Forsaken: The Trinity and the Cross, and Why It Matters. Reviewed by Timothy Lim Teck Ngern.

"The Ghost Of Alexander Severus: Third Century Religious Pluralism as a Foretaste of Postmodernity" by Woodrow E. Walton
Has Christianity ever found itself in a world full of competing religions and cultures?

"The Quest for a Pentecostal Theology" by Keith Warrington
British Pentecostal scholar Keith Warrington asks, how do you define what the core beliefs of Pentecostal theology are?

"Chronicling the Works of God: An Interview with Darren Wilson"
An interview with Christian filmmaker Darren Wilson.

"Bible Versions: The King James Only Debate" by David Malcolm Bennett
With so many English versions of the Bible available, why do some still use the King James Version exclusively?

Book and Periodical Reviews:

Willie James Jennings, The Christian Imagination: Theology and the Origins of Race. Reviewed by Amos Yong.

"Claiming God's Promises Today: Classic and Modern Word of Faith Views Compared and Contrasted" by Paul L. King
What differences are there between the contemporary and classic faith movements about how we should trust God to fulfil His promises?

"The Blessings and Burdens of Revival: George Jeffreys: A Revivalist, a Movement and a Crisis" by Neil Hudson
What can the life and ministry of this gifted evangelist and organizer teach us about leading God's people today?

Book and Periodical Reviews:

William P. Atkinson, Baptism in the Spirit: Luke-Acts and the Dunn Debate. Reviewed by John C. Poirier.

Neil Cole, Organic Leadership: Leading Naturally Right Where You Are. Reviewed by Michelle Vondey.

Review in Brief: Jonathan Leeman, The Church and the Surprising Offense of God's Love: Reintroducing the Doctrines of Church Membership and Discipline. From the review by Timothy Lim Teck Ngern. From the full review. Preview Surprising Offense.

Joe Carter and John Coleman, How to Argue Like Jesus: Learning Persuasion from History's Greatest Communicator. Reviewed by Steve D. Eutsler. Preview How To Argue Like Jesus.

Other Significant Articles

Tim Stafford, "Miracles in Mozambique: How Mama Heidi Reaches the Abandoned" Christianity Today (May 2012).
The tag line for the article offers an excellent summary: "There are credible reports that Heidi Baker heals the deaf and raises the dead. One thing is for sure: She loves the poor like no other in this forgotten corner of the planet."

"Forming a Community of the Spirit: Hospitality, Fellowship, and Nurture" Part 2 of 2 by Steven M. Fettke
How do we foster the kind of community the local church should be?

"The Fire of Revival: John Lathrop interviews Eddie Hyatt about revival and his book Revival Fire"
What does biblical revival look like?

"The Third Wave: New Independent Charismatic Churches" Part 2 of 2 by Henry I. Lederle
In this excerpt from his latest book, Professor Lederle says the "third wave" should perhaps be called the rise of the new independent charismatic churches.

Book and Periodical Reviews:

Alister McGrath, The Passionate Intellect: Christian Faith and the Discipleship of the Mind. Reviewed by Tony Richie.

John F. Carter, "Power and Authority in Pentecostal Leadership," Asian Journal of Pentecostal Studies 12:2 (July 2009).
How influence is exercised by the leader can have many faces. Carter reminds us that as Christians, we have an obligation to derive and express our power in biblical ways.

Cecil M. Robeck, "Montanism and Present Day 'Prophets,'" Pneuma: The Journal of the Society for Pentecostal Studies 32:3 (2010).
Montanism was a prophetic movement that arose in the late second century, calling the church of their day back to the spontaneity of the Spirit. But the movement was eventually condemned as heretical and imperial edict called for the destruction of all Montanist documents. How heretical was the movement? What have scholars learned about potential connections to today's charismatic movements?

How should we lead the church?
"Principles of Church Leadership" by John P. Lathrop
New Testament leadership should be scripturally based, marked by servanthood, Spirit-empowered, and equipping everyone for ministry.

"Forming a Community of the Spirit: Hospitality, Fellowship, and Nurture" Part 1 of 2 by Steven M. Fettke
How do we foster the kind of community the local church should be?

"A Pentecostal Perspective on Evangelism and Religious Pluralism: The Right Moment for an Important and Unprecedented Document" by Tony Richie
Pastor-scholar Tony Richie tells us about an important consensus put together by Christian leaders from around the world.

"The Third Wave: New Independent Charismatic Churches" Part 1 of 2 by Henry I. Lederle
In this excerpt from his latest book, Professor Lederle says the "third wave" should perhaps be called the rise of the new independent charismatic churches.

Book and Periodical Reviews:

Michael F. Bird, Are You the One Who Is to Come?: The Historical Jesus and the Messianic Question. Reviewed by John C. Poirier. Preview this book.

George M. Flattery, A Biblical Theology of the Holy Spirit (in four volumes), edited by James E. Richardson. Reviewed by Amos Yong.

Lynn H. Cohick, Women in the World of the Earliest Christians: Illuminating Ancient Ways of Life. Reviewed by John R. Miller. Preview this book.

Diogenes Allen, Theology for a Troubled Believer: An Introduction to the Christian Faith. Reviewed by Bernie A. Van De Walle. Preview this book.

"Biblical Imagery: The Metaphorical Symbols of the Holy Spirit" by Kenneth J. Archer
The Bible provides powerful images to reveal the person and work of God the Holy Spirit.

How should we lead the church?
"Leading a Church in the Twenty-first Century: An International Perspective" by Aldwin Ragoonath
What insights can we gain from listening to the global church?

Interview with Loren Sandford
The son of John and Paula Sandford tells us about running from his prophetic call, what growing in prophetic ministry looks like, and what he sees in the Pentecostal/charismatic movement today.

"Kingdom of Heaven, Justification: Is There a Conflict? Something Missing?"
Kevin Williams and Tony Richie respond to Scot McKnight's article that introduces a conversation among theologians: "Jesus vs. Paul."

Book and Periodical Reviews:

Gary M. Burge, Jesus and the Land: The New Testament Challenge to "Holy Land Theology.". Reviewed by Carolyn D. Baker.

R. Loren Sandford, The Prophetic Church: Wielding the Power to Change the World. Reviewed by Lisa R. Ward.

Stephen J. Nichols, The Reformation: How a Monk and a Mallet Changed the World. Reviewed by Roscoe Barnes III. Preview this book.

Craig S. Keener, "How Did We Get the Bible?" Charisma (January 2011).
New Testament scholar Craig Keener introduces readers to the development of the canon.

Robby Butler, "Going Radical: Young Megachurch Pastor Ignites A Movement to Radical Discipleship" Mission Frontiers (Nov-Dec 2010).
In September 2008, Dr. David Platt started an eight-part sermon series titled "The Radical Demands of the Gospel" that has since been condensed into the bestseller Radical: Taking Back Your Faith From the American Dream. Discipleship trainer Robby Butler introduces us to this call that asks "What will it take to reach the lost?"

Volume 14, Number 2 Spring 2011

"Elephant in the Church: Identifying Hindrances and Strategies for Discipleship" by Stephen Lim
Dr. Lim leads us into an examination of the problem and gives us strategies for ousting nondiscipleship.

How should we lead the church?
"The Case for Anonymous Leadership" by Woodrow E. Walton
The humility and anonymity of servant leadership.

"Theological Roots of the Word of Faith Movement: New Thought Metaphysics or Classic Faith Movements?" by Paul L. King
Historian Paul King introduces us to the origins of the controversial Word of Faith movement.

Enrichment (Spring 2010). The theme of this issue is "Church and Law: Navigating the Legal Maze." Find articles on estate planning for pastors, finding legal counsel and several others including: Frank Sommerville, "Rendering to Caesar What is Caesar's: How Tax Laws Affect the Church" and an interview with Richard R. Hammar, Bradley Jacob and Michael Paulsen discussing the US First Amendment and religious liberty.

Volume 13, Number 3 Summer 2010

The Power of the Cross: "Spiritual Warfare: A Biblical View of Demons and God-Directed Weapons" by Gary S. Greig and Kevin N. Springer

Greig and Springer use the Bible to debunk objections regarding spiritual warfare.

"I Remember Oral Roberts" by H. Murray Hohns

"Cautious Co-belligerence? The Late Nineteenth-Century American Divine Healing Movement and the Promise of Medical Science" by Bernie A. Van De Walle
In the days of Pasteur and Lister, was the Divine Healing movement out of touch with what American society believed about medicine?
Read an excerpt from the July-August 2010Pneuma Informer.

Introduction: How should we lead the church?
For the next several issues, The Pneuma Review will be hearing from theologians and pastors from around the world as we seek to learn better how to lead the local church.
"Interview with Paul" by Andrew D. Clarke
New Testament scholar Andrew Clarke imagines what the Apostle Paul would say to us about how to lead the church.

Mark D. Roberts, Can We Trust the Gospels? Investigating the Reliability of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Reviewed by John R. Miller.

Darrell W. Johnson, The Glory of Preaching: Participating in God's Transformation of the World. Reviewed by Jonathan Downie.

Dual review: Jonathan Phillips, Holy Warriors: A Modern History of the Crusades. Philip Jenkins, The Lost History of Christianity: The Thousand Year Golden Age of the Church in the Middle East, Africa and Asia—and How It Died. Reviewed by Eric J. Swensson.

Roger E. Olson, "Theologian of the Spirit: Calvin was no charismatic, but he was closer to it than some Reformed people readily admit" Christianity Today (Sept 2009).

R. T. Kendall, "The Case for the Virgin Birth: Atheists scoff at the ideal. Liberal theologians deny it. But the miraculous birth of Jesus is one of the surest proofs of His divinity" Charisma (December 2009).

Krish Kandiah, "The Missionary Who Wouldn't Retire: Lesslie Newbigin launched a new career as age 66 by calling Western churches to act like they were in the mission field" Christianity Today (January 2010).

Volume 13, Number 1 Winter 2010

The Power of the Cross: "John 14:12: The Commission to All Believers to Do the Miraculous Works of Jesus" by Gary S. Greig and Kevin N. Springer

The Power of the Cross: "Matthew 28:18-20: The Great Commission and Jesus' Commands to Preach and Heal" by Gary S. Greig and Kevin N. Springer
Does the Great Commission anticipate 'signs and wonders' to follow evangelism?

"Defending Charismatic Theology to Non-Charismatic Believers" by Stephen M. Vantassel
How to make a humble, biblical case for the charismata and allow the Holy Spirit to do the convincing.

"Standing Between the Living and the Dead" by Charles Carrin
The demonstration of the Spirit's power in the ministries of George Whitefield and D. L. Moody.

"The Primacy of Loving God: The Missing Ingredient in Discipleship" by Frank A. DeCenso, Jr.
A reminder of what is most important in our daily relationship with our Heavenly Father.

"There Are Times When We Must Declare War" by H. Murray Hohns
Pastor Mur's story of breakthrough.

The Power of the Cross: "Power Evangelism and the New Testament Evidence" Part 2 of 2 by Gary S. Greig and Kevin N. Springer
What does the Bible say about "Signs and Wonders" and Evangelism?

"Forming the Life of the Congregation Through Music" by John Mortensen
Practical insights about how congregational worship builds our churches.

"Pilgrimage Into Pentecost: The Pneumatological Legacy of Howard M. Ervin" by Daniel D. Isgrigg
Pastor Isgrigg introduces us to Professor Ervin and how he helped shape the landscape of today's Pentecostal/charismatic movement. | Read a portion of this article in the September 2009Pneuma Informer

The Power of the Cross: "Power Evangelism and the New Testament Evidence" Part 1 of 2 by Gary S. Greig and Kevin N. Springer
What does the Bible say about "Signs and Wonders" and Evangelism?

"Signs and Wonders in the Early Post-Apostolic Era" by Frank A. DeCenso, Jr.
History teaches that the supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit did not cease with the first apostles—the early church demonstrated signs and wonders of God's work in the world.

"Getting Out of the Insecurity Trap" Cutting Edge 11:3 (Fall 2008). Link to full issue: "Thriving in Ministry."

Volume 12, Number 2 Spring 2009

The Power of the Cross: "Communicating and Ministering the Power of the Gospel Cross-culturally: The Power of God for Christians Who Ride Two Horses," by Charles and Marguerite Kraft
There are consequences to a powerless Gospel, yet there is a way forward.

"Signs and Wonders in the Early Post-Apostolic Era" by Frank A. DeCenso, Jr.
History teaches that the supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit did not cease with the first apostles—the early church demonstrated signs and wonders of God's work in the world.

"Pursuing Presence, Not Signs: Balancing Pentecostal Experience with Biblical Teaching" by Jessica Faye Carter
How do we develop a new pattern for experiencing the Word and Spirit?

"What Kind of Spirit Are We Really Of?: A Pentecostal Approach to Interfaith Forgiveness and Interreligious Reconciliation" by Tony Richie
Becoming agents of reconciliation that glorify Jesus, not compromise His Gospel.

Book and Periodical Reviews:

Graham H. Twelftree, In the Name of Jesus: Exorcism among Early Christians. Reviewed by John Poirier.

Review in Brief: Amos Yong, Hospitality & the Other: Pentecost, Christian Practices, and the Neighbor. Reviewed by Martin Mittelstadt. Read the full review.

Michael Bergunder, The South Indian Pentecostal Movement in the Twentieth Century. Reviewed by Malcolm R. Brubaker.

Francis J. Beckwith, William Lane Craig, and J. P. Moreland, eds., To Everyone an Answer: A Case for the Christian Worldview. Reviewed by Tony Richie.

The Power of the Cross: "A Social Anthropologist's Analysis of Contemporary Healing," Part 2 of 2, by David C. Lewis
How do doctors respond to claims of healing? Are there any lasting social effects when people experience divine healing?

"Transforming: The Church as Agent of Change in the Parable of the Good Samaritan" by James D. Hernando
The shocking parable of the Good Samaritan provides an example of how the church can be an agent of transformation.

Postmodernism, the Church and the Future

Suggestions from Readers

"Becoming All Things, Spoiling the Egyptians, and Occupying Culture till Christ's Comes: Reflections on the Recent Postmodernism Conversation" by Tony Richie
Pastor Tony Richie wraps up our discussion on how the church should respond to postmodernism.

Book and Periodical Reviews:

Ajith Fernando, The Call to Joy and Pain: Embracing Suffering in Your Ministry. Reviewed by Thomas Doyle and Rebecca Skaggs

Youngmo Cho, Spirit and Kingdom in the Writings of Luke and Paul: An Attempt to Reconcile these Concepts. Reviewed by Bradford McCall.

Dan Cohn-Sherbok, The Politics of Apocalypse: The History and Influence of Christian Zionism. Reviewed by Calvin Smith.

Garnet Howard Milne, The Westminster Confession of Faith and the Cessation of Special Revelation: The Majority Puritan Viewpoint on Whether Extra-biblical Prophecy is Still Possible. Reviewed by John Poirier.

Eric Redmond, Where Are All the Brothers?: Straight Answers to Men's Questions about the Church. Reviewed by Kirk Hunt.

"Transforming: The Church as Agent of Change in the Story of Zacchaeus" by James D. Hernando
The power of personal faith in Christ changing people and society around them.
Read an excerpt from December 2008Pneuma Informer.

The Power of the Cross: "A Social Anthropologist's Analysis of Contemporary Healing," Part 1 of 2, by David C. Lewis
How do doctors respond to claims of healing? Are there any lasting social effects when people experience divine healing?

"The Problem of Suffering: A Response from 1 Peter" by Rebecca Skaggs and Thomas Doyle
A biblical and thoughtful look at the reality of suffering.

Postmodernism, the Church and the Future

Response from Winfield Bevins

Suggestions and Comments from Readers

Next Issue: Tony Richie will be wrapping up our discussion in the Winter 2009 issue with his article, "Becoming All Things, Spoiling the Egyptians, and Occupying Culture till Christ Comes: Reflections on the Recent Postmodernism Conversation."

Loren Cunningham with Janice Rogers, The Book That Transforms Nations: The Power Of The Bible To Change Any Country. Reviewed by John Lathrop.

Terry L. Cross, Answering the Call in the Spirit: Pentecostal Reflections on a Theology of Vocation, Work and Life. Reviewed by Mara Lief Crabtree.

Philip Jenkins, The New Faces of Christianity: Reading the Bible in the Global South. Philip Jenkins, God's Continent: Christianity, Islam, and Europe's Religious Crisis. Reviewed by Amos Yong. | Read the full review at PneumaReview.com | Read a portion of this review in the December 2008Pneuma Informer

Philip Jenkins, The Next Christendom: The Coming of Global Christianity. Reviewed by Tony Richie.

Paul Rhodes Eddy and Gregory A. Boyd, The Jesus Legend: A Case for the Historical Reliability of the Synoptic Tradition. Reviewed by Bradford McCall.

Called to Suffering, Partakers of Joy: An Interview with Ajith Fernando
Does the church need a doctrine of suffering?

"Proclaiming the Gospel with Miraculous Gifts in the Postbiblical Early Church" by Stanley Burgess
Many stories in Christian history are filled with accounts of charismatic gifts, miracles, signs and wonders.

"'What Meaneth This?': A Question for 21st Century Pentecostalism" by Doug Beacham
A timely challenge to give an answer for the hope within us.

Postmodernism, the Church and the Future

Response from Winfield Bevins

Suggested Reading

"A New Kind of Church for a New Kind of World" by Frank Viola
Is it time for a new way to do church?

Book and Periodical Reviews:

Gordon D. Fee and Mark L. Strauss, How To Choose a Translation for All Its Worth. Reviewed by John Lathrop.

Stephen J. Nichols, For Us and for Our Salvation: The Doctrine of Christ in the Early Church. Reviewed by John R. Miller. | Preview the book.

"Coming Out of the Hangar: Confessions of an Evangelical Deist" By Kirk Bottomly
Never seen a miracle? Still believe in them?

"Knowledge with Zeal: Biblical Examples of Using God-Anointed Intellect in His Service" By Dave Johnson
Missionary Dave Johnson illustrates that passion for God and intellectual training were not mutually exclusive for people that God used to demonstrate his power and character.

Interview with J. P. Moreland
J. P. Moreland wants to see the church become more effective by recovering the Christian mind, renovating the soul, restoring the Spirit's power.

"Recent Cessationist Arguments: Has the Storm Center Moved?" by John C. Poirier
Recent trends about those Christians who say the supernatural gifts of the Spirit have ceased, and what their arguments are today.

"Picture of Salvation: The Sacrifices of Leviticus," Part 2, by Kevin M. Williams
Messianic teacher Kevin Williams explains how God laid a legal foundation for redemption in the book of Torah called Leviticus.

Postmodernism, the Church and the Future: How Should the Church Respond to Postmodernism?
Suggested Reading
"The Myth of Relativism: Christianity in a Postmodern World" by Craig A. Carter.
Professor Carter unpacks what relativism is to give us a better understanding of what postmodernism really is.

Book and Periodical Reviews:

Daniel Tomberlin, Encountering God at the Altar: The Sacraments in Pentecostal Worship. Reviewed by William Molenaar.

Kenneth J. Collins, The Evangelical Moment: The Promise of an American Religion. Reviewed by Jeffrey Anderson.

Review in Brief: J. Budziszewski, et al., Evangelicals in the Public Square: Four Formative Voices on Political Thought and Action. Reviewed by Amos Yong. The full review is available in the In Depth Resources index.

"Power of the Cross: Power Ministry In The Epistles: A Reply to the Evangelical Cessationist Position" by Walter R. Bodine.
Has the power given to followers of Jesus been withdrawn?

"Picture of Salvation: The Sacrifices of Leviticus" by Kevin M. Williams. Part 1 of 2.
Messianic teacher Kevin Williams explains how God laid a legal foundation for redemption in the book of Torah called Leviticus.

A Conversation with John Paul Jackson. Interview by John Lathrop
John Paul Jackson discusses prophetic ministry and its place in churches today.

How Should the Church Respond to Postmodernism?
Suggested Reading
"Effectively Engaging Pluralism and Postmodernism in a So-Called Post-Christian Culture: A Review Essay of Lesslie Newbigin's The Gospel in a Pluralist Society" by Tony Richie.
Pastor Tony Richie says that missionary and scholar Lesslie Newbigin has much to tell us about living in a world where many religions shape the surrounding society.

Graham Cooke, Prophecy & Responsibility: A Journey into Receiving Revelation and the Process of Godly Communication (Brilliant Book House, 2007). Reviewed by John Lathrop.

Dennis M. Cahill, The Shape of Preaching: Theory and Practice in Sermon Design (Baker, 2007). Reviewed by John R. Miller.

Roland Chia, Hope for the World: A Christian Vision of the Last Things, Christian Doctrine in Global Perspective Series; series editor David Smith, consulting editor John Stott (IVP Academic, 2005). Reviewed by Tony Richie.

Kevin Charles Belmonte, William Wilberforce: A Hero for Humanity (Zondervan, 2007). Reviewed by John R. Miller.

Dennis M. Cahill, The Shape of Preaching: Theory and Practice in Sermon Design (Baker, 2007). Reviewed by John R. Miller.

"Power of the Cross: Following Christ's Example: A Biblical View of Discipleship" by Don Williams.
Jesus' pattern for making disciples can show us how to live and minister today.

Interview: Francis and Judith MacNutt
Bill De Arteaga introduces readers to these charismatic leaders and David Kyle Foster lets the MacNutts speak for themselves about their life and ministry.

How Should the Church Respond to Postmodernism?
Suggested Reading
"From Babel to Pentecost: Proclamation, Translation, and the Risk of the Spirit" by B. Keith Putt. Can postmodernism tell us something about how the church is to function, how we tell the story of Jesus, and how the Spirit works in our lives?

Book and Periodical Reviews:

Graham Cooke, Approaching The Heart Of Prophecy: A Journey Into Encouragement, Blessing And Prophetic Gifting (Punch Press, 2006). Reviewed by John Lathrop.

"Power of the Cross: The Purpose of Signs and Wonders in the New Testament: What Terms for Miraculous Power Denote and Their Relationship to the Gospel" by Gary S. Greig, Part 2 of 2.
How the New Testament describes the supernatural can tell us a great deal about how we should see the miraculous.
Read an excerpt from April 2007Pneuma Informer.

Correctly Handling The Word of Truth
An Interview with Craig Keener about the Holy Spirit and the Word of God.

How Should the Church Respond to Postmodernism?
Suggested Reading
"Retro Faith: A Christian Response to Postmodernism" By Winfield Bevins. Looking back to look to the church of the future.
Reader Comment

Matt Conner, "The Teaching Pool: In the age of do-it-yourself study, a group of maverick preachers is reinventing the task of sermon preparation" Ministry Today (July/Aug 2006), pages 36-38

Jon Rising, "School's In: How open-source education may change the way you hit the books" Ministry Today (Nov/Dec 2006), pages 21-23. Find links to these resources by looking for "Seminary for Free?" on www.ministrytodaymag.com/tools.

Volume 10, Number 1 Winter 2007

"Power of the Cross: The Purpose of Signs and Wonders in the New Testament: What Terms for Miraculous Power Denote and Their Relationship to the Gospel" by Gary S. Greig, Part 1 of 2.
How the New Testament describes the supernatural can tell us a great deal about how we should see the miraculous.

How Should the Church Respond to Postmodernism?
Editor's Introduction to the discussion "Postmodernism, the Church and the Future"
"Emerge or Submerge" by Dave Livermore. Is "cultural relevance" an effective and theologically sound wineskin for the emergent church or is it moving Christianity toward oblivion?

"Personal Prophecy: How Much Can We Trust It?" by Eddie L. Hyatt
What is the place of personal prophecy in the local church and our lives?

Book and Periodical Reviews:

Bill Jackson, The Quest for the Radical Middle: A History of the Vineyard (Cape Town, South Africa: Vineyard International Publishing, 1999). Reviewed by Malcolm R. Brubaker.

Matthew Hyam, I Still Have More Questions than Answers: An Accidental Journey through Discipleship, Life and Leadership (Cape Town, South Africa: Vineyard International Publishing, 2004). Reviewed by John R. Miller.

Amos Yong, The Spirit Poured Out on All Flesh: Pentecostalism and the Possibility of Global Theology (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2005). Reviewed by Tony Richie.

Martin Erdmann, The Millennial Controversy in the Early Church (Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2005). Reviewed by Matthew K. Thompson.

Periodical Review: Jeremy Weber, "The Whole Word for the Whole World" Christianity Today (Sept. 2006). Reviewed by Kevin M. Williams. At the time of publication, the full article by Weber was available online on Christianity Today's website, here.

Other Signficant Articles

John Mortensen, "How Then Shall We Write? A Guide to Composing Better Music for Worship" Cutting Edge (Spring, 2006).

"Experiencing Life at the Margins: An African bishop tells North American Christians the most helpful gospel-thing they can do" Christianity Today (July 2006), pages 32-35.

Earl Creps, "The Azusa Effect: One hundred years after Azusa, the global church looks and sounds more Pentecostal than ever—but how much longer will this label work to describe a new generation of Spirit-filled believers?" Ministry Today (May/June 2006), pages 68-70, 72, 74.

Volume 9, Number 4 Fall 2006

"Power of the Cross: Old Testament Foundations: A Biblical View of the Relationship of Sin and the Fruits of Sin: Sickness, Demonization, Death, Natural Calamity" by Peter H. Davids
Understanding the Hebrew Scriptures and Hebrew culture is crucial to understanding how Jesus and the early church viewed sin, the demonic, and the fallen world they lived in.

"The Secret Codes in Matthew: Examining Israel's Messiah" by Kevin M. Williams. Part 22: Matthew 27:27-28:20.
The final chapter in this unique commentary on the Gospel to the Hebrews. Messianic teacher Kevin Williams discusses the Roman execution of Messiah, the forsakenness of the sacrifice, changing the Sabbath, the Great Commission and other insights in this closing chapter.

"Wolves or Tares?" by William De Arteaga.
In this review essay, Pastor William De Arteaga responds to Episcopal Bishop Edward Little's article "Living with Tares; Why I stay in a Church that has seriously strayed from biblical teaching" that appeared in the March 2006 issue of Christianity Today.

St. Symeon the New Theologian, On the Mystical Life: The Ethical Discourses in 3 volumes; Vol. 1: The Church and the Last Things (Crestwood: St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 1995); Vol. 2: On Virtue and Christian Life (Crestwood: St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 1996); Vol. 3: Life, Times and Theology (Crestwood: St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 1997). Reviewed by Dony K. Donev.

Gary B. McGee, "Taking the Logic 'A Little Further': Late Nineteenth-Century References to the Gift of Tongues in Mission-related Literature and their Influence on Early Pentecostalism" Asian Journal of Pentecostal Studies 9:1 (2006), pages 99-125. Original article available online.

Anthea Butler, "Pentecostal Traditions We Should Pass On: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" PNEUMA: The Journal of the Society for Pentecostal Studies 27:2 (Fall 2005).

More on Azusa Centennial: numerous articles from Enrichment and Charisma mentioned.

Volume 9, Number 3 Summer 2006

"Power of the Cross: Old Testament Foundations: Signs, Wonders and the People" by Jeffrey Niehaus
Professor Niehaus says that the Old Testament anticipated the day when all of God's people would be prophetic.

"The Secret Codes in Matthew: Examining Israel's Messiah" by Kevin M. Williams. Part 21: Matthew 26:31-27:36.
An examination of Messiah's night-time trial before the Sanhedrin, pointing to the fulfillment of Messianic prophecy and the travesty of justice that took place.

"Desire Prophecy" by John Lathrop.
Pastor Lathrop reminds us that we should pursue the gifts of the Spirit—especially that we might prophesy—in order to build up the church.

"Agnes Sanford: Apostle of Healing, and First Theologian of the Charismatic Renewal" Part 2 of 2, by William L. De Arteaga
Discover Agnes Sanford's important influence on the charismatic movement in this article by historian William De Arteaga.

Rob Moll, "Missions Incredible: South Korea sends more missionaries than any country but the U.S. And it won't be long before it's number one" Christianity Today (March 2006), pages 28-34. Original article available online.

Dale M. Coulter, "Pentecostal Visions of the End: Eschatology, Ecclesiology and the Fascination of the Left Behind Series" Journal of Pentecostal Theology 14:1 (October 2005), pages 81-98. Original article available online.

"Power of the Cross: Introduction" by Gary S. Greig & Kevin N. Springer
Are healing and the spiritual gifts used by Jesus and the early Church meant for the Church today?

"Rightly Understanding God's Word: The Reader's Social Context" by Craig S. Keener
Where you live can impact how you read the Bible. In the final chapter of this course on Biblical interpretation, Professor Keener shows how our own culture becomes a context no reader can ignore.

The Speaking in Tongues Controversy: Reader Comments
Readers give their opinions of Robert Graves' review of Rick Walston's book The Speaking in Tongues Controversy: The Initial, Physical Evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit.

"The Secret Codes in Matthew: Examining Israel's Messiah" by Kevin M. Williams. Part 20: Matthew 26:1-30.
Messiah celebrates his final Passover on earth, teaching us much about His own identity as the Paschal Lamb.

"Agnes Sanford: Apostle of Healing, and First Theologian of the Charismatic Renewal" Part 1 of 2, by William L. De Arteaga
Discover Agnes Sanford's important influence on the charismatic movement in this article by historian William De Arteaga.

Book and Periodical Reviews:

Philip Duce and Daniel Strange, eds., Keeping You Balance (InterVarsity Press, 2001), 238 pages. Reviewed by W. Simpson. Read the extended essay review of which the printed review served as an introduction.

Review in Brief: James K.A. Smith, Introducing Radical Orthodoxy: Mapping a Post-secular Theology (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Academic, 2004), 291 pages. Reviewed by Peter Althouse. The full review is available in the In Depth Resources index.

Francis MacNutt, The Nearly Perfect Crime: How the Church Almost Killed the Ministry of Healing (Chosen, 2005), 256 pages. Reviewed by Jeff Doles.

Mark A. Noll, The Rise of Evangelicalism: The age of the Edwards, Whitefield, and the Wesleys, A History of Evangelicalism, People, Movements and Ideas in the English-Speaking World I (Downers Grove, IL: Inter Varsity Press, 2003). Reviewed by John R. Belcher.

Eric Wilbanks, "The Portable Preacher: A guide to joining the podcasting revolution ... without getting lost in the crowd." Ministries Today (Jan./Feb. 2006), pages 75-76.

"The Apprentices" Leadership (Summer 2005), pages 20-25.

Volume 9, Number 1 Winter 2006

"Rightly Understanding God's Word" Context of Genre: Revelation by Craig S. Keener
Context of Genre concludes with the book of Revelation. What can we learn from this book that so many Christians have disagreed about?

The Speaking in Tongues Controversy
"A Narrative-Critical Response" by Robert Graves. Part 1 of 2. Classical Pentecostal Robert Graves writes that the doctrine of initial evidence and the subsequence of the baptism in the Holy Spirit are taught by scripture.

"Praying for Mission" by Robert L. Gallagher
Why did Luke emphasize prayer as he did?

"The Secret Codes in Matthew: Examining Israel's Messiah" by Kevin M. Williams. Part 19: Matthew 24-25
Messiah tells us much about Himself by what He does and does not say in this discourse from the Mount of Olives.

"John Alexander Dowie" by Derek Vreeland
An introduction to a teacher of divine healing that influenced the early Pentecostals.

"Rightly Understanding God's Word" Context of Genre Continued. By Craig S. Keener
Context of Genre continues with a study of the type of inspired literature found in the teachings of Jesus, the gospels, letters to churches and individuals, and prophetic passages.

"Spiritual Ecstasy: Israeli Spirituality in the Days of Jesus the Messiah" by Kevin M. Williams.
Were Pharisees opposed to anything supernatural? Historical accounts of First Century Jewish mysticism might surprise you.

The Speaking in Tongues Controversy
Introduction to the Discussion: Join us for a dicussion of Rick Walston's book The Speaking in Tongues Controversy: The Initial, Physical Evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit
"A Narrative-Critical Response" by Robert Graves. Part 1 of 2. Differing with Walston, classical Pentecostal Robert Graves writes that the doctrine of initial evidence and the subsequence of the baptism in the Holy Spirit are taught by scripture.

"Secret Codes in Matthew: Examining Israel's Messiah" by Kevin M. Williams. Part 18: Matthew 22:41-23:39.
In this installment of this unique commentary on the Gospel to the Hebrews, Yeshua asks His examiners a question, "What do you think about Christ, whose son is He?"

"Wesley and the Pentecostals" by Winfield Bevins
Discover the heritage of John Wesley that runs deep in Holiness and Pentecostal movements.

"John the Baptist and the Prophetic Spirit of Pentecost" by James Hernando
In this article, Professor James Hernando is sure to challenge you with the urgency and mandate of prophetic preaching.

"Rightly Understanding God's Word" Context of Genre: Narrative. By Craig S. Keener
What can we really learn from the narratives in the Bible? Take a course on biblical interpretation with Professor Keener.

"Secret Codes in Matthew: Examining Israel's Messiah" by Kevin M. Williams. Part 17: Matthew 22:1-40.
Messiah's identity and leadership are revealed in His parables about the coming kingdom of God in His confrontations with contemporary leaders.

Guest Editorial: "Differences Make Us Mo' Betta'" by Richard Twiss.
Coming away from a reading from Whose Religion is Christianity? by Lamin Sanneh, First Nations leader Richard Twiss gives us a challenge about unity in the Body of Christ.

"Rightly Understanding God's Word" Bible Background, Part 2 of 2. By Craig S. Keener
Take a course on biblical interpretation with Professor Keener. Part 2 of this chapter on Bible background includes more examples of using cultural background.

"The Johannine Anointing: Focusing on Truth" by Robert W. Graves
When the Gospel writer John used the word anointing, did he mean something different from how other New Testament writers used the term?

Review Essay: "The Healing Promise—A Charismatic Response" by Graham Old.
A British pastor responds to the book by Richard Mayhue that is critical of contemporary healing ministry.

"Secret Codes in Matthew: Examining Israel's Messiah" by Kevin M. Williams. Part 16: Matthew 21:1-46.
Kevin Williams gives us First Century eyes to look at the triumphal entry and the examination of the sacraficial Lamb. Part of the Messianic Foundations series.

Review in Brief: Speech and Theology: Language and the Logic of the Incarnation. Radical Orthodoxy Series. James K. A. Smith. Routledge (London and New York, 2002). Reviewed by Wolfgang Vondey. Read the entire review on the PneumaReview.com.

"Rightly Understanding God's Word" Bible Background, Part 1 of 2. By Craig S. Keener
Take a course on biblical interpretation with Professor Keener.

How Much Does God Control?
Editor's Notes: Conclusion to the discussion about God's control and man's freedom.
Comments and Responses to Readers

"Secret Codes in Matthew: Examining Israel's Messiah" by Kevin M. Williams. Part 15: Matthew 18:21-20:34.
Forgiveness. Fidelity. Laying on of hands. Kevin Williams puts these and other teachings of Jesus in their context, pulling back the veil of history and culture that is now far removed from us. Part of the Messianic Foundations series.

"We Must Pass the Baton." Matthew Kutz and Jason King. Charisma (June 2004), pages 84-86. Full article was available here.

"Why the 'Lost Gospels' Lost Out: Recent gadfly theories about church council conspiracies that manipulated the New Testament into existence are bad—really bad—history" Ben Witherington. Christianity Today(June 2004), pages 26-40. Full article was available here.

"Exploring the Land of the Apostles: Because Turkey is the backdrop for so much of the New Testament, traveling there opens a world of biblical understanding." Irving Hexam and Charles Nienkirchen. Charisma (Mar 2004), pages 86-87, 89-91.

"The Gift of the Holy Spirit Today: Effects" Part 2 of 2 by J. Rodman Williams
The eighth chapter of Professor Williams' book about the greatest reality of the twenty-first century.

Empowered to Serve
An interview with author and educator French L. Arrington.

"Rightly Understanding God's Word" More Principles of Context. By Craig S. Keener
Take a course on biblical interpretation with Professor Keener.

How Much Does God Control?
This issue begins the closing statements from the panelists on the discussion about God's control and man's freedom.
Editor's Notes
Closing Statement: Open View by Kenneth J. Archer
Closing Statement: Charismatic Calvinism by Graham Old

"Secret Codes in Matthew: Examining Israel's Messiah" by Kevin M. Williams. Part 14: Matthew 17:24-18:16.
Does Messiah pay taxes? Journey through the Gospel to the Hebrews with Kevin Williams and find out. Part of the Messianic Foundations series.

Thinking in the Spirit: Theologies of the Early Pentecostal Movement. Douglas Jacobsen. Indiana University Press (Bloomington and Indianapolis, 2003). Reviewed by Amos Yong.

Review in Brief: Power and the Church: Ecclesiology in an Age of Transition. Martyn Percy. Cassell (London and Herndon, VA, 2003). Reviewed by Amos Yong. Read the entire review on the In Depth Resources index.

"Rightly Understanding God's Word" Whole Book Context. Part 2 of 2. By Craig S. Keener
Take a course on biblical interpretation with Professor Keener.Read an excerpt from the May 2004 issue of the Pneuma Informer.

How Much Does God Control?
The discussion about God's control and man's freedom continues with the Arminian panelist responding to the other represented views.
Editor's Notes
Recent Articles about How Much Does God Control?
Recent Books about How Much Does God Control?
Arminian Response to Open View by James Railey
Arminian Response to Charismatic Calvinism by James Railey

"Secret Codes in Matthew: Examining Israel's Messiah" by Kevin M. Williams. Part 13: Matthew 17:10-21.
What does the coming of Elijah and the casting out of demons have to doe with showing Jesus as Messiah? Journey through the Gospel to the Hebrews with Kevin Williams and find out. Part of the Messianic Foundations series.

Double Review: A New Kind of Christian. A tale of two friends on a spiritual journey. Brian D. McLaren. Jossey-Bass (San Francisco, 2001). The Story We Find Ourselves In. Further Adventures of A New Kind of Christian. Brian D. McLaren. Jossey-Bass (San Francisco, 2003). Reviewed by Mike Dies.

"The Gift of the Holy Spirit Today: Context" by J. Rodman Williams
The seventh chapter of Professor Williams' book about the greatest reality of the twenty-first century.Read an excerpt from the February 2004 issue of the Pneuma Informer.

How Much Does God Control?
The discussion about God's control and man's freedom continues with two panelists responding to the Arminian view.
Editor's Notes
Charismatic Calvinism Response to the Arminian View. Graham Old.
Open View Response to the Arminian View. Kenneth J. Archer.

"Secret Codes in Matthew: Examining Israel's Messiah" by Kevin M. Williams. Part 12: Matthew 16:21-17:9.
Journey through the Gospel to the Hebrews with Kevin M. Williams as he unveils rich Hebraisms and prophetic Messianic insights. Part of the Messianic Foundations series.

Worship Leader Series: "Humility, the Key to Serving in Worship" by Terry Butler.

The Gift of the Holy Spirit TodayChapter Six: Means, by J. Rodman Williams
The sixth chapter of Professor Williams' book about the greatest reality of the twenty-first century. Reprinted in the Pneuma Review with minor revision by the author.

How Much Does God Control?
Editor's Notes
Arminian View
Professor James Railey continues the discussion on God's control and man's freedom with his presentation of an Arminian perspective.

"Secret Codes in Matthew: Examining Israel's Messiah" by Kevin M. Williams. Part 11: Matthew 16.
Journey through the Gospel to the Hebrews with Kevin M. Williams as he unveils rich Hebraisms and prophetic Messianic insights. Part of the Messianic Foundations series.

The Gift of the Holy Spirit Today: Reception" by J. Rodman Williams
The fifth chapter of Professor Williams' book about the greatest reality of the twenty-first century. Reprinted with minor revision by the author.

How Much Does God Control?
Editor's Notes
Open View Response to "Charismatic Calvinism" Kenneth J. Archer responds to Graham Old's paper on "Charismatic Calvinism" in this on-going discussion of man's freedom and God's control.

"Secret Codes in Matthew: Examining Israel's Messiah" by Kevin M. Williams. Part 10: Matthew 15.
Journey through the Gospel to the Hebrews with Kevin M. Williams as he unveils rich Hebraisms and prophetic Messianic insights. Part of the Messianic Foundations series.

Guest Essay: "Forgotten Power: The Lord's Supper and the Biblical Pattern of Revival" by William L. De Arteaga.
Is there some connection between the celebration of Passover and the Lord's Table with revival? Read this thought-provoking article from the author of Quenching the Spirit.

"The Gift of the Holy Spirit Today: Purpose" Part 2 of 2 by J. Rodman Williams
Part 2 of the fourth chapter of Professor Williams' book about the greatest reality of the twenty-first century. Reprinted with minor revision by the author.

"Pentecostals and Subordinate Revelation" by Edgar R. Lee Written for a classical Pentecostal audience, these principles about the place of revelation today are important to every Pentecostal/charismatic believer.

"Secret Codes in Matthew: Examining Israel's Messiah" by Kevin M. Williams. Part 9: Matthew 13-14.
Journey through the Gospel to the Hebrews with Kevin M.Williams as he unveils rich Hebraisms and prophetic Messianic insights. Part of the Messianic Foundations series.

From the Worship Leader Series: "Leading Worship in a Small Group" by Brent Helming.
Leading worship is not about numbers, it is about declaring God's worth.

Editorial: "Leader of the Century" by H. Murray Hohns

Book and Periodical Reviews:

Forgotten Power: The Significance of the Lord's Supper in Revival William De Arteaga. Zondervan (Grand Rapids, 2002). Reviewed by Francisco Arriola.

"The Gift of the Holy Spirit Today: Purpose" Part 1 of 2 by J. Rodman Williams Part 1 of the fourth chapter of Professor Williams' book about the greatest reality of our time, reprinted with minor revision by the author in the Pneuma Review.

"Secret Codes in Matthew: Examining Israel's Messiah" by Kevin M.Williams. Part 8: Matthew 11-12.
Journey through the Gospel to the Hebrews with Kevin Williams as he unveils rich Hebraisms and prophetic Messianic insights. Part of the Messianic Foundations series.

Exclusive Interview: "Pentecostal/Charismatic Churches and Ecumenism" an Interview with Cecil M. Robeck, Jr.What ecumenism is and is not according to a Pentecostal expert.

The Gift of the Holy Spirit Today Chapter Three: "Response" by J. Rodman Williams
The third chapter of Professor Williams' book about the greatest reality of the twenty-first century, reprinted with minor revision by the author in the Pneuma Review.

How Much Does God Control?
Editor's Notes
Reader Response about the Dialogue
Recent Articles about How Much Does God Control
Recent Books about How Much Does God Control
Purpose of the Dailogue: Further Comments from the Editor

"Secret Codes in Matthew: Examining Israel's Messiah" by Kevin M.Williams. Part 7: Matthew 8-11:5.
Journey through the Gospel to the Hebrews with Kevin Williams as he unveils rich Hebraisms and prophetic Messianic insights. Part of the Messianic Foundations series.

From the Worship Leader Series: "Performance: An Attitude of the Heart?" by Danny Daniels.
Worship minister Danny Daniels says that the way we perform our worship is truly an attitude of the heart.

The Gift of the Holy Spirit Today Chapter Two: "Dimensions" by J. Rodman Williams The second chapter of Professor Williams' book about the greatest reality of the twenty-first century, reprinted with minor revision by the author in the Pneuma Review.

"Workmen Or Captives: Avoiding the Snare of Subjectivity" by David Harvey. Pastor Harvey takes a serious look at how we interpret God's Word and cautions us to avoid the trap of subjective impressions.
Read excerpts from this article in the September 2002, August 2002, and July 2002 issues of the Pneuma Informer.

How Much Does God Control?
Editor's Notes
Graham Old continues the discussion on God's control and man's freedom with his presentation of Charismatic Calvinism. Also includes Editor's Notes and a special edition of the Increase Your Theological Vocabulary department.

"Secret Codes in Matthew: Examining Israel's Messiah" by Kevin M.Williams. Part 6: Matthew 5:21-7:29.Journey through the Gospel to the Hebrews with Kevin Williams as he unveils rich Hebraisms and prophetic Messianic insights. Part of the Messianic Foundations series. Read excerpts from this article in the September 2002 and July 2002 issues of the Pneuma Informer.

"20 Good Steps When Planting and Growing a Church" By Paul Paino Practical advice about church planting from a seasoned leader.

Something to Think About: State of the Church 2002 Statistics and questions about the search for meaning and the Church in the USA

Book and Periodical Reviews:

Two Views on Women in Ministry edited by James Beck and Craig Blomberg. Zondervan (2001). Reviewed by Kevin M. Williams.

"'As For Prophecies, They Will Come to an End': 2 Peter, Paul and Plutarch on 'The Obsolescence of Oracles'" Gene L. Green. Journal for the Study of the New Testament 82 (2001). Reviewed by Raul Mock.

Other Signficant Articles

Volume 5, Number 2 Spring 2002

The Gift of the Holy Spirit Today Chapter One: "Background" by J. Rodman Williams The first chapter from Professor Williams' book about the greatest reality of our time, reprinted with minor updates from the author in the Pneuma Review. Includes Author's Preface and Introduction.

How Much Does God Control?
Editor's Introduction to the Dialogue on God's control and man's freedom
Open Theism View: "Prayer Changes Things" by Ken Archer.
Professor Archer begins the discussion on God's control and man's freedom with his summary of Open View Theism.

"Secret Codes in Matthew: Examining Israel's Messiah" by Kevin M.Williams. Part 5, Matthew 5:13-20.
Journey through the Gospel to the Hebrews with Kevin Williams as he unveils rich Hebraisms and prophetic Messianic insights. Part of the Messianic Foundations series. Read an Excerpt.

"Upon This Foundation: Ephesians 2:20 and the Gift of Prophecy" by Jon RuthvenProfessor Ruthven challenges the common interpretation of Eph. 2:20, the "foundation" of the apostles and prophets, and says that the story of the first apostles was not merely descriptive but prescriptive as well.

"Worldviews in Conflict: Christian Cosmology and the Recent Doctrine of Spiritual Mapping" by Larry Taylor. Part 2 of 2.
An examination and challenge of the doctrine of spiritual mapping.

"Secret Codes in Matthew: Examining Israel's Messiah" by Kevin M.Williams. Part 4, Matthew 4:12-5:11.
Journey through the Gospel to the Hebrews with Kevin Williams as he unveils rich Hebraisms and prophetic Messianic insights. Part of the Messianic Foundations series.

"Worldviews in Conflict: Christian Cosmology and the Recent Doctrine of Spiritual Mapping" by Larry Taylor. Part 1 of 2.
An examination and challenge of the doctrine of spiritual mapping. With Editor's Introduction and call for dialogue.

"The Duration of Prophecy: How Long Will Prophecy Be Used in the Church?" by Wayne Grudem.
Part 3 of Professor Grudem's exegetical study of 1 Corinthians 13.

From the Messianic Foundation Series: "The Secret Codes in Matthew: Examining Israel's Messiah" Part 3 by Kevin M.Williams.
Journey through the Gospel to the Hebrews with Kevin Williams as he unveils rich Hebraisms and prophetic Messianic insights. This issue covers Matthew 2:13-4:11.

"Healthy Church Apostles: Every local church should have a healthy apostolic covering in order to be effective beyond their four walls" John Kelley with Paul Costa Ministries Today (May/June 2001). Reviewed by Michael J. Dies

"The Kingdom of God As Scripture's Central Theme: A New Approach to Biblical Theology" by David Burns.
A fresh look at the Kingdom of God as the unifying theme of Scripture. Part 2 of 2. With Editor's Introduction.

"The Duration of Prophecy: How Long Will Prophecy Be Used in the Church?" by Wayne Grudem.
Part 2 of Professor Grudem's exegetical study of 1 Corinthians 13.

From the Messianic Foundation Series: "The Secret Codes in Matthew: Examining Israel's Messiah" Part 2 by Kevin M.Williams.
Journey through the Gospel to the Hebrews with Kevin Williams as he unveils rich Hebraisms and prophetic Messianic insights. This issue covers Matthew 1:18-2:12.

Editorial: "Consumer or Consumee?" by H. Murray Hohns.
Are misplaced priorities making you a bad report to the world around you?

The Praying in the Spirit series: "Singing in the Spirit" by Robert Graves.
Author Robert Graves looks at the Scriptural use of the prayer language in song. Read an excerpt from the March 2001 issue of the Pneuma Informer.

"The Kingdom of God As Scripture's Central Theme: A New Approach to Biblical Theology" by David Burns.
A fresh look at the Kingdom of God as the unifying theme of Scripture. Part 2 of 2. With Editor's Introduction. Read an excerpt from the April 2001 issue of the Pneuma Informer.

"The Duration of Prophecy: How Long Will Prophecy Be Used in the Church?" by Wayne Grudem.
Part 1 of Professor Grudem's exegetical study of 1 Corinthians 13.

"How to Birth Worship Leadership" by David Crabtree. From the Worship Leader series

From the Messianic Foundation Series: "The Secret Codes in Matthew: Examining Israel's Messiah" Part 1 by Kevin M.Williams.
Journey through the Gospel to the Hebrews with Kevin Williams as he unveils rich Hebraisms and prophetic Messianic insights.
Read excerpts of this commentary on Matthew in the March 2001 and April 2001 issues of the Pneuma Informer

"The Kingdom of God As Scripture's Central Theme: A New Approach to Biblical Theology" by David Burns.
A fresh look at the Kingdom of God as the unifying theme of Scripture. Part 1 of 2. With Editor's Introduction.

"The Origins of the Pentecostal Movement" by Vinson Synan.
Educator and historian Vinson Synan introduces us to the key events and individuals that led to the modern Pentecostal/charismatic movement. Read the full article on the Oral Roberts University Holy Spirit Research Center website.

From the Messianic Foundations series: "The Ninth Hour" by Kevin M.Williams. Messianic teacher Kevin Williams shows that there is a tremendous amount of significance to the ninth hour. Be deepened in your understanding of the reality of First-Century life in this eye-opening article.

"Tongues and Other Miraculous Gifts in the Second Through Nineteenth Centuries" by Richard M. Riss, Part 5 of 5: The 18th and 19th Centuries. This fifth portion concludes this series giving significant evidence for the operation of the gifts of the Spirit throughout the Church Age. Read excerpts from the October 1999 and September 1999 issues of the Pneuma Informer.

Interview with William De Arteaga (Author of Quenching the Spirit). The Pneuma Review asked De Arteaga about the historical connection between the revival movements of today and those of the past. You might be surprised by his answers. Read excerpts from the August 1999, September 1999, and October 1999 issues of the Pneuma Informer.

"Mayim Chayim: The Living Waters" by Kevin M. Williams from the Messianic Foundations series.
A look at the life-changing reality of Messiah, the Living Water, who indwells every believer.

Answers to Questions: "Mark 16:9-20." Answering the allegation that Mark 16:9-20 should not appear in your Bible. Read an excerpt

Editorial: "Some thoughts and remembrances on the Focus of the Charismatic Experience" by Murray Hohns

The Kingdom and the Power: Are Healing and Spiritual Gifts Used by Jesus and the Early Church Meant for the Church Today? A Biblical Look at How to Bring the Gospel to the World with Power. Gary S. Grieg and Kevin N. Springer, eds. Regal Books, 1993, 463 pp. Guest Review by Jon Ruthven Read an excerpt

"Baptism in the Spirit: Is it Normal to Receive at or After Conversion?" by Michael D. Peters. Pastor Michael Peters investigates what is normative Spirit baptism.

"Tongues and Other Miraculous Gifts in the Second Through Nineteenth Centuries" by Richard M. Riss, Part 4 of 5: 13th to the 18th Centuries. Evidence for the operation of the gifts of the Spirit throughout the Church Age.

"Focus of the Charismatic Experience: Tongues, the Holy Spirit, or Christ?" by Robert W. Graves

"The Full Picture of Passover" by Kevin M.Williams from the Messianic Foundations series

"The Second Comers" by Vinson Synan. Christian History (Issue 61), pp. 38-39. Reviewed by Raul Mock

Other Significant Articles

Volume 2, Number 2 Spring 1999

"Messianic Pictures in the Temple Sacrificial System" by Kevin M.Williams from the Messianic Foundations series

"The Kingdom and the Spirit" by Gene L. Green. A dynamic look at the Spirit-empowered kingdom of God.

"Tongues and Other Miraculous Gifts in the Second Through Nineteenth Centuries" by Richard M. Riss, Part 3 of 5: From the 5th to the 13th Centuries. Evidence for the operation of the gifts of the Spirit throughout the Church Age.

"Jesus Christ: Last Adam, Life-giving Spirit" by John Pender. Affirmation and Critique (Oct. 1998, Vol 3 No 4). Reviewed by Ronald M. Messelink with Editor's Note about Living Stream Ministries (the publishers of A & C).

"The Place of the Holy Spirit in the Exegetical Process" by William J. Pankey. The role of the Holy Spirit in Biblical interpretation and the limits of any interpretive method.

"Evangelicals and Catholics: What Still Divides Us?" A by Raul Mock. Major differences that still separate Catholics and Evangelicals theologically.

"Messianic Foundations" by Kevin M.Williams. An introduction to studying the Jewish roots of Christianity.

"Tongues and Other Miraculous Gifts in the Second Through Nineteenth Centuries" by Richard M. Riss, Part 2 of 5: From the 3rd through 5th Centuries. Evidence for the operation of the gifts of the Spirit throughout the Church Age.

The Praying in the Spirit series: "What They're Saying Now: Some Non-Charismatics Reevaluate Tongues" by Robert W. Graves

"They Had A Dream" by David D. Daniels. Christian History (Issue 58, Vol 17 No 2), p. 19. Reviewed by Joseph Joslin

Volume 1, Number 1 Fall 1998

Introduction to the Pneuma Review

"Do Full-Gospel Ministers Need Theology" by Larry L. Taylor. Pastor, scholar, and businessman Larry Taylor shows that there is no need to fear theology and answers that there is a great need for Biblical theology today.

"Unwrapping Jesus" by Philip Yancey. Evangelical author Philip Yancey takes a look at 10 ways you may be wrong about Jesus.

"Distinct From Salvation?" by Michael Peters. Pastor Michael Peters takes a look at the Baptism with the Spirit in light of the whole salvation experience.

"Tongues and Other Miraculous Gifts in the Second Through Nineteenth Centuries" by Richard M. Riss, Part 1 of 5: From the Early Church to the 3rd Century. This five part series (which concluded in the Fall 1999 issue of the Pneuma Review) gives evidence for the operation of the gifts of the Spirit throughout the Church Age.

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